His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that the decision to unify the armed forces represents a bright sign in the history of the Emirates and a dear patriotic memory in the hearts of the nation’s people and a source of pride and pride for the UAE and its people.
In a speech he delivered through the "Shield of the Nation" magazine on the occasion of the 44th anniversary of the unification of the armed forces, which falls on the sixth of May of each year - His Highness added: "We extend our highest congratulations and blessings to my brother His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State My brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and my brother His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and to the members and officers of our armed forces. ”
His Highness said: "The historic decision to unify the armed forces on the sixth of May 1976 under one banner and under the supervision and direction of one leadership constituted a milestone in the history of the UAE in order to enhance its pivotal role at the regional and global levels ... a wise step that reflected the insightful vision and the comprehensive approach it adopted The founding fathers in laying the foundations of a modern and impregnable state capable of protecting its capabilities and providing peace and tranquility to its residents so that the Emirates are an oasis of security and safety in the region .. Our armed forces have been from the moment of its founding the nation's fence and its fortified shield and it is a source of pride and pride and confidence for all citizens The residents of the Emirates, one of the main pillars that have contributed to the consolidation and protection of the Union and enhance his career and maintain its gains against anyone tempted to compromise the security and stability of the homeland. "
His Highness added: "The high patriotic spirit, the values of peace, building, and human giving constitute the lofty message of the sons and daughters of our armed forces, and the honorable history of it for more than four decades is a testament to the UAE's message and its pioneering role in promoting peace, regional stability and the world ... and out of faith The rational leadership of the importance of the role of the armed forces as one of the most important pillars of the modern state has witnessed a great qualitative leap in the past years and the process of continuous development and modernization and technical and human rehabilitation in accordance with the highest standards and modern technological equipment. "
And His Highness continued: "Thanks to the unlimited support from the leadership, our armed forces have achieved many accomplishments at the regional and global levels, to become today a global model that emulates efficiency, capabilities and qualifications and a source of pride and pride for the UAE and its people ... and today it participates in many of the noble tasks of providing aid Humanity, conflict resolution, and contribution to restoring hope and stability in many regions around the world. "
His Highness the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah stressed that the sacrifices of the righteous martyrs of the homeland will remain present and engraved in the memory of the homeland and its children forever.
His Highness said: "On this precious occasion, as we celebrate the 44th anniversary of the unification of our armed forces, we remember with appreciation and reverence the well-known martyrs of the homeland, who sacrificed their lives in exchange for the homeland, so that its banner will remain a thunder in the sky of glory and in the fields of pride and honor."